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AI exposed risks by providing bomb-making and hacking instructions in security trials

AI exposed risks by providing bomb-making and hacking instructions in security trials

AI Models Provided Dangerous Instructions in Safety Tests with detailed instructions on targeting a sports venue—highlighting vulnerabilities in specific arenas, methods for creating explosives, and tips for avoiding detection—according to safety evaluations conducted earlier this year. The same model, OpenAI’s GPT-4.1, also described how anthrax could

"Tesla's European sales drop 40% while BYD registrations surge over threefold"

"Tesla's European sales drop 40% while BYD registrations surge over threefold"

Tesla Sales Decline in Europe as BYD Gains Ground Tesla saw a 40% drop in European sales in July compared to the same period last year, as the company faces growing competition from Chinese automaker BYD. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), 8,837 Tesla vehicles

"Musk's Doge ally seizes control of leading US MDMA firm"

"Musk's Doge ally seizes control of leading US MDMA firm"

Months before Antonio Gracias became involved in scaling back federal operations, he was at Burning Man. Amid Nevada's dusty landscape, Gracias—a billionaire investor with close ties to Elon Musk—attended Nova Heaven, a sunrise event honoring victims of the October 7 attack. There, he found himself near

"Nvidia to reveal Q2 earnings amid AI demand surge"

"Nvidia to reveal Q2 earnings amid AI demand surge"

Nvidia to Announce Q2 Results Amid AI Market Uncertainty Nvidia is preparing to release its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, marking a key moment for investor sentiment after a recent decline in AI-related stocks. The chipmaker’s financial performance will be closely watched, given its influence on the broader AI sector

ByteDance to buy back shares at $330 billion valuation

ByteDance to buy back shares at $330 billion valuation

ByteDance Plans New Share Buyback, Valuing Firm at Over $330 Billion ByteDance, the parent company of short-video platform TikTok, is preparing to introduce a new share buyback program for employees, valuing the Chinese tech firm at more than $330 billion, according to three individuals familiar with the matter. The move

"Family sues OpenAI over teen's suicide, citing ChatGPT influence"

"Family sues OpenAI over teen's suicide, citing ChatGPT influence"

The developers behind ChatGPT are modifying how the AI responds to users expressing mental or emotional distress following legal action by the family of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after prolonged interactions with the chatbot. OpenAI acknowledged its systems might "fall short" and stated it

"Amazon's grim financial forecast fuels tariff concerns"

"Amazon's grim financial forecast fuels tariff concerns"

Amazon did not ease worries about how Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs could impact its online retail business as it released its latest quarterly results on Thursday. Investor enthusiasm for the tech company wavered in response. Amazon’s second-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street’s predictions. The company reported a 13.